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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Later Model is Sony A6000
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FP2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP2 grades against the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony NEX-6

 FP2 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic FP2

 NEX-6 FP2 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-6

 FP2 NEX-6 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the NEX-6.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (151 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (345g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
66
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
56
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
75
lighter than competition in class (345g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (151 grams)
32
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony NEX-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2013-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $80 $365